Mike LeBlanc is a cult educator and former cult member who was born into—and grew up in—a cult. Mike left the group about 20 years ago. [read more poems...]

Mike LeBlanc

A FEW WORDS

Fear,
controlled by power hungry men.
Fear,
cultivated through intimidation.
Fear,
Result of lack of self-confidence.

Joy,
of self-awareness, self-control.
Joy,
of boundless wonderment about creation.
Joy,
sense of freedom and elation.

Love,
of self, and thereby God's image.
Love,
for others, by extension, on solid foundation.
Love,
FOR ALL CREATION!